Twinkle Khanna is a highly influential Indian author, columnist, and entrepreneur whose career is a definitive case study in successful reinvention, moving from a popular actress to India's highest-selling woman writer in fiction and non-fiction. Her work is marked by a distinctive wit, a dedication to social causes (particularly menstrual hygiene), and a serious commitment to her craft, recently earning a distinction in her Master’s in Fiction Writing from Goldsmiths, University of London.
Khanna's literary debut, Mrs Funnybones (2015), was an immediate bestseller, making her India's highest-selling woman writer that year. Her collection of short stories, The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad, was later adapted into the National Award-winning film Pad Man (which she produced), focusing on dispelling taboos around menstruation. Her latest novel, Welcome to Paradise (2023), cemented her position at #1 on the Nielsen BookScan and Crossword bestseller lists.
Beyond her writing, Khanna is a successful interior designer and entrepreneur. She founded her interior design store, The White Window, which won the Elle Decor International Design Award, and launched Tweak India, a bilingual digital media platform for women. She is a dedicated activist who has spoken at the United Nations and on the BBC World Impact show to promote menstrual hygiene and sanitation globally.
As a speaker and columnist for The Times of India, Khanna brings her sharp wit and authentic perspective on feminism and social issues. Her talks share lessons on creative reinvention, leveraging personal passion for social impact, and the journey of pursuing artistic mastery, as evidenced by her recent Master’s degree with distinction from Goldsmiths. She provides audiences with a compelling message about achieving success on one's own terms.
